ZIP Code 48186 Demographics & Data

Insights on Westland, MI (ZIP Code 48186)

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Demographics Data and Other Detailed Statistics About 48186

The 48186 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Westland in Michigan in Wayne County in the United States. The current population estimate is 33,931. It is estimated that about 18.2% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $27,727. The median age in the 48186 ZIP Code is 39.7 years, with 18.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is at $53,801, while an estimated 10% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.

Population in 48186

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48186 is 33,931.

Westland, MI

The 48186 ZIP Code is associated with Westland, MI in Wayne County.

Area Codes associated with 48186

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48186 include 248, 313, and 734.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48186

Sunrise: 7:39 am
Sunset: 5:03 pm
Sunrise in 48186 7:39 am
Sunrise in 48186 5:03 pm

Weather forecast for 48186

This Afternoon's forecast for 48186: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. East southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Current air quality in 48186

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 48186 Good

Internet in 48186

An estimated 90.9% of households in ZIP Code 48186 have a computer, while about 83.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48186

In ZIP Code 48186, females make up an estimated 52.2% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 47.8%.

Health Insurance in 48186

Approximately 7.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48186 (Westland, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48186

The median household income in ZIP Code 48186 is $53,801, while the region's mean household income is $67,604. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,727. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48186 of $27,727 is approximately 12.57% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 10.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately7.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.9% of the population in 48186 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.9% of 48186 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48186. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 48186

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 9.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 16.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 19.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.3%
$200,000 or more per year 1.9%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48186

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48186, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 4.5% of 48186 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48186 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (77.7%), followed by Black or African American (19.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48186. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48186

Industry Percent
White 77.7%
Black or African American 19.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 1.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48186

Residents of ZIP Code 48186 are older than average. The median age of 39.7 years in ZIP Code 48186 is approximately 4.2% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.8% of the population in 48186 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 48186 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48186. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 48186

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.6%
5 to 9 years 6.2%
10 to 14 years 5.6%
15 to 19 years 5.6%
20 to 24 years 6.1%
25 to 34 years 14.8%
35 to 44 years 12.6%
45 to 54 years 13.9%
55 to 59 years 7.4%
60 to 64 years 7.0%
65 to 74 years 8.4%
75 to 84 years 4.4%
85 years and over 1.5%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48186

In ZIP Code 48186, 91.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes. Lastly, 2.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Wayne County region.

Language Spoken in 48186

Language Spoken Percent
English only 91.6%
Spanish 2.7%
Other Indo-European languages 2.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.1%
Other languages 2.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

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Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 48186

The median home value in ZIP Code 48186 in July 2024 comes in at $194,277. The July 2024 value is approximately 3% higher than the $187,958 median value in February 2024, and 7% higher than the $181,685 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48186, an estimated 27.8% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 23.5% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Wayne County region.

Home Values in 48186

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $194,277
Jun 2024 $194,380
May 2024 $193,980
Apr 2024 $192,030
Mar 2024 $189,768
Feb 2024 $187,958
Jan 2024 $186,999
Dec 2023 $186,304
Nov 2023 $185,337
Oct 2023 $184,330
Sep 2023 $183,005
Aug 2023 $181,685

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 48186. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 48186

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 4.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 8.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 5.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 16.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 23.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 27.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 11.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 3.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48186. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 48186

In ZIP Code 48186, 87.7% of the population graduated high school, while 18.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.2% in this Wayne County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48186

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 9.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 34.2%
Some college, no degree 27.3%
Associate's degree 8.0%
Bachelor's degree 11.3%
Graduate or professional degree 6.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48186. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 48186 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48186. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 48186

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48186 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48186 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 48186 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 48186

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48186. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 48186. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 48186

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48186 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48186 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.63 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 12.38% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.74% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 48186. This visualizes electricity rates in 48186 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48186

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48186 14.13¢/kWh 10.93¢/kWh 7.62¢/kWh
Michigan 20¢/kWh 13.86¢/kWh 8.33¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.47¢/kWh 8.51¢/kWh

Solar Power in 48186

Month ZIP Code 48186 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.79 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.03 3 6.31
Mar 4.76 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.32 5.13 7.3
May 5.47 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.73 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.08 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.92 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.65 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.24 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.21 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.33 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 48186. This visualizes solar power levels in 48186 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 48186 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48186, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 48186 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Wayne County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 48186. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 48186

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 421
Credit reporting or credit repair services 173
Debt collection 34
Checking or savings account 21
Mortgage 10
Other 23
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 48186

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 291
Improper use of your report 221
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 42
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 40
Attempts to collect debt not owed 22
Other 66
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 48186. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48186

In 48186, 64.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.2 minutes. Approximately 20.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48186 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.6% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 48186 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 48186. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 48186

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.3%
Construction 5.3%
Manufacturing 18.6%
Wholesale trade 3.1%
Retail trade 11.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.2%
Information 1.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 20.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.0%
Other services, except public administration 3.2%
Public administration 2.5%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.